The following is a list of calls for pitches directly from editors and publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve included payment rates when available, as well as contact information. You’ll notice that payment rates vary widely, though many of these publisher pay $1 per word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want full access to a database of almost 2,000 publishers, plus hundreds of listings like this every month, then I encourage you to join Writing Launch. However, they’re not currently open for enrollment. You can join the waiting list here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please only approach these publishers if you are confident in your ability to send a pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Jacob Jans<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wine Enthusiast Magazine<\/strong> is a wine magazine that features wine ratings, reviews, recipe ideas, pairing information, news, and guides. They are looking for pitches: \u201cEmail Sarah Daniels (sdaniels@wineenthusiast.net<\/a>) if you’d like to write 350 words, $1\/word, about some exciting facet of how wine is being grown, made, sold or drank. NOT looking for pieces that focus on a single person or business. We’re also NOT looking for pieces about how wine is marketed, or for anything that discusses how good or bad a particular bottle\/region\/grape\/style is.\u201d \u201cOne more thing: This is for print, the lead time is about six months. We’re not looking for news stories, and while the pandemic comes up, we’re not looking for explicitly pandemic stories, because who knows what anything will be like in six months.\u201d To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Briarpatch<\/strong> is a Canadian magazine of politics and culture. They are accepting pitches for their unthemed March\/April issue. They are looking for \u201cinvestigative journalism, interviews, feature articles, narrative reporting, project profiles, comics and graphic texts, book reviews, and photo essays that are rooted in anti-colonial, anti-capitalist, feminist struggle.\u201d They are committed to publishing more writers of color, especially Black and Indigenous writers. They pay $100 for profiles, short essays, book reviews, and parting shots (1,500 words or less); $200 for feature stories (2,000 to 2,500 words) and photo essays; and $300 for research-based articles and investigative reporting (2,500 to 3,000 words). Send pitches to pitch@briarpatchmagazine.com<\/a>. Read their Tweet here<\/a> and call for submissions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: November 9th, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Input<\/strong> is a tech publication that is committed to \u201coffering a fresh perspective on the devices, creators, trends, and ideas that are changing our world.\u201d Their senior editor is always seeking pitches for their style section. So, if you want to write about streetwear, sneakers, or internet culture, then send an email to their senior editor at edgar@inputmag.com<\/a>. They pay about $0.50 per word. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South China Morning Post<\/strong> (SCMP) is a news media company that is a source for news and insights from Hong Kong, China, and the rest of the world. Their newly appointed Asia Reporter (who will be covering Indonesian affairs and Southeast Asia’s tech scene) is accepting pitches. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.40 per word. Pitches should be sent to restyworo.yuniar@scmp.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Atlas Obscura<\/strong> is \u201cthe definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders.\u201d They cover history, geography, exploration, science, and culture. Their soon-to-be-appointed senior editor is looking for pitches. According to their pitch guide, they publish stories that focus on a place. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $600 for features of about 1,200 words. For details, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Junkee<\/strong> is an Australian pop culture website that covers TV, film, music, gaming, technology, politics, web stuff, and more. Their editor has tweeted, \u201cNAIDOC week is rapidly approaching, and I’d like to reserve the majority of my budget over November for Indigenous writers, to cover anything in Junkee’s wheelhouse — politics, pop-culture, entertainment, etc.\u201d Pay is $200 per article. Email your pitches to plenton@junkeemedia.com<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a>. Learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Digital Spy<\/strong> is the United Kingdom\u2019s biggest TV and movies site. Their movies editor is always open for movie pitches. According to payment reports, they pay \u00a370 per piece. Send pitches to isandwell@digitalspy.com<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and their pitch guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EQ<\/strong> is an online lifestyle magazine that \u201cfocuses on dating and relationship advice, as well as digital technology that (promises to) improve the way humans form meaningful connections.\u201d They are accepting pitches. They prefer US based (particularly NYC) writers. They will pay $50 for 500-word pieces and $100 for 1,000-word pieces. For details, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Immerse<\/strong> is a publication (produced in partnership with the MIT Open DocLab) that sparks creative dialogue around emerging forms of non-fiction media (VR, AR, and beyond). They are seeking \u201cproposals for articles that platform & interrogate emergent non-fiction media (VR\/XR\/AR, video games, post-Internet art, virtual platforms, interactive media, participatory\/co-created works, & more).\u201d They pay $250 per piece (standard length 1,200 words). If interested, contact them at editor@immerse.news<\/a>. For more information, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sweaty City<\/strong> is an Australian magazine about climate change and urban ecology. They are looking to commission a feature about how climate change is affecting the Australian music industry. They are \u201cinterested in what the music industry looks like during the climate crisis \u2013 everything from how Aussie musicians are addressing climate in their work to how live music and festivals are being affected by extreme weather events.\u201d They will pay $250 (negotiable). Send pitches to editorial@sweatycity.com<\/a>. For details, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Texas Monthly<\/strong> is a magazine and website that covers Texas news, politics, culture, food, travel, history, music, crime, and more. Their editor is accepting pitches for \u201clifestyle and culture stories about food, travel, music, art, style, and the great state of TX.\u201d According to payment reports, they pay $1 per word. Send your pitches to leah.prinz@gmail.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Insider<\/strong> is a website that covers business, financial, and technology news. They are looking for freelance tech reporters, writers, and columnists to pitch and \u201ccover the major players shaping the enterprise tech and VC\/startup industry.\u201d Email your pitches to akalish@businessinsider.com<\/a>. Their rates<\/a> start at $300. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To learn how to write for them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SFGate<\/strong> covers news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. Their sports editor has tweeted, \u201cThe SFGate sports section is punting (sports term) on gamers and instead focusing on features, essays, hot takes that are fun rather than obnoxious, & investigative sports stories \u2014 usually but not always with a Bay Area connection. I’m especially interested in stories that are sports\/fitness adjacent.\u201d Pay is $150 to $300 per story. If interested, send pitches to alex.shultz@sfgate.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their sports editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. For more contact information, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Burum<\/strong> Collective is a community blog and virtual networking space for people working in the beer, wine, and cider industries. They have tweeted, \u201cFrom January 2021 we will be able to pay for one writer a month, which means we are now officially open for pitches! A big goal for us has always been for the blog to be a collection of unfiltered, honest, funny, educational and\/or personal words from people in our industries.\u201d They currently have only 12 slots available. They especially welcome pitches from those who haven’t written professionally before. They will pay \u00a30.20p per word. Read their Twitter thread here<\/a> and submit your pitch here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fanbyte<\/strong> covers gaming, technology, and entertainment. Their features & trending editor has tweeted, \u201cMy backlog has cleared up so now\u2019s a great time to pitch me on games and their surrounding culture. I like pieces that are comedic, weird, and insightful. Personal essays are a hard sell but with the right hook can work.\u201d \u201cTo clarify, your ideas don\u2019t have to be funny, and we don\u2019t publish straight-up satire. Just do you. Topics I\u2019m especially interested in right now: labor and economics of games; reporting on interesting communities and projects; games outside of North America\/Europe\/Japan.\u201d They pay<\/a> $100 for simple listicles; $150 for essays, reviews, and basic guides; and $200 for features. If interested, send your pitches to merrittk@fanbyte.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. For more contact information, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facing South<\/strong> is \u201cthe online magazine and weekly email update of the Institute for Southern Studies.\u201d They are \u201con the lookout for freelance pitches from journalists and other writers \u2014 reported features, shorter articles, and Voices editorial essays that reflect the South\u2019s diversity of race, class, culture, and experience.\u201d They are looking for: \u201cstories exposing abuses of power, holding powerful interests accountable, and elevating the voices of everyday people working for systemic change in the South.\u201d They encourage pitches from writers with backgrounds that are under-represented in coverage of the South. Rates are $150-$200 for op-eds, obituaries, and other Voices pieces; $200-$300 for first-person reports, personal essays, or photo essays; $350-$500 for reported stories; and $200-$300 for interviews. Send your pitches to sue@southernstudies.org<\/a>. For details, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kill Your Darlings<\/strong> is an online magazine that is dedicated to arts and culture. They are open for non-fiction pitches. They want \u201cyour weird and wonderful ideas for pieces across culture, society, and memoir.\u201d According to payment reports, they pay at least A$250 per piece. For details, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>. For tips on how to pitch them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: November 14th, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candide<\/strong> is an app for gardeners and plant enthusiasts. Their editor has tweeted, \u201cI\u2019m looking for gardening pitches again! Anything around trends, projects that you have done, gift guides, new products etc. Think Christmas and the slow period between now and the Spring, I\u2019m open to ideas!\u201d Don\u2019t pitch about how gardening saved you during lockdown. Pay is \u00a390 per article. Email pitches to marta.funk@candide.eu<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a> and learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n English Review Magazine<\/strong> is a print and online magazine for A-level students and teachers. The magazine \u201cincludes in-depth analysis of key texts, contextual background, and articles designed to focus students’ exam skills, including tackling unseen extracts.\u201d Their editor is looking for pitches from A-level teachers, writers, and early career academics. They pay \u00a3100 for 1,500 words and \u00a3150 for 2,000 words. Send pitches to michele.mendelssohn@ell.ox.ac.uk<\/a>. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To learn more about the magazine, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foundations Revealed<\/strong> is \u201can online community and educational resource covering historical costuming, vintage couture and corsetry.\u201d They are currently looking for pitches for \u201carticles on traditional dress from cultures other than Britain and the USA.\u201d They pay $300 per article (at least 3,000 to 4,000 words with 30 to 40 photos, videos, and diagrams). To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and their submissions guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paper Plane<\/strong> is a twice-monthly newsletter that features original stories from journalism students in Canada. Their editor has tweeted, \u201cLooking for pitches for the late-November issue and into December. Hit me with those holiday-themed stories!\u201d Pay is $0.10 per word. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n R29Unbothered<\/strong> is Refinery29\u2019s sub-brand for and by Black millennial women. They are seeking \u201cfreelance trending news writers to cover news, politics, entertainment, and more.\u201d According to payment reports, Refinery29 pays an average of $0.26 per word. If interested email your pitches and resumes to stephanie.long@refinery29.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new quarterly arts, architecture, and ideas journal<\/strong> that is loosely oriented around Los Angeles is looking for pitches. Pay will be $1 per word. If interested, DM on Twitter. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Atmos<\/strong> is \u201can exploration of climate and culture, a biannual magazine and digital platform curated by an ecosystem of adventurers, creatives, and journalists dedicated to pioneering progress around the world.\u201d Their climate editor is accepting pitches. They pay $500 to $1,000 for features. If interested, send your pitches to yessenia@atmos.earth<\/a>. For details, refer to their editor’s Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Media Co-op<\/strong> is \u201ca coast-to-coast network of local media co-operatives dedicated to providing grassroots, democratic coverage of their communities and of Canada.\u201d They are looking for pitches. Priority topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n They pay up to $200. If interested, email your pitches to info@mediacoop.ca<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arkansas Soul<\/strong> is a digital media publication that publishes content for BIPOC by BIPOC in Arkansas. They are seeking freelance writers who can pitch content with a focus on BIPOC in Arkansas. Pay is $150 to $300 for Reimagine Arkansas stories and content (500 to 2,000 words), $100 to $250 for personal essays, first-person accounts, and op-eds (750 to 2,000 words), $150 to $250 for reported news stories (500 to 1,000 words), $150 to $250 for feature stories (1,000 to 2,000 words), and $150 to $250 for profiles and interviews (flexible word count). For more information, refer to their Tweet<\/a>, call for writers & content<\/a>, and submission guidelines<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Promised Land Magazine<\/strong> covers art, fashion, and culture. They are currently seeking \u201cBlack writers well-versed in subjects of fashion, beauty, culture, lifestyle, fitness, and art.” Rates start at about 50 cents per word. DM them on Twitter for more information. Read their Tweet here<\/a>. Visit their website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The following is a list of calls for pitches directly from editors and publishers. We’ve included payment rates when available, as well as contact information. You’ll notice that payment rates vary widely, though many of these publisher pay $1 per word. 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